Little Girl Killed by Automobile
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Newspaper
Baraboo News
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
8
Tragic Death Of EightYearOld In City Auto Crash
Eight year old Charlotte Oates was struck and killed by a Mitchell automobile driven by Dr. Louis Heim on Third Street near her home. Eyewitnesses described the car veering to avoid her as she crossed and the child was fatally hit despite efforts to help. Dr. Helm expressed deep sorrow as the family mourned and the funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Oates
Daniel Oates
Mitchell
Louis Heim
The
State Veterinary Board
Third Street
Dr. Helm
John Arnott
Mr. Arnott
Rev
Mrs. E. ©. Henke
Rev. Henke
Walters
Craig Place
East Street
Janet White
Bernice Terbilcox
Frank Terbilcox
Helm
Oates
Garoner’s Inquest Details Fatal Road Crash
The coroners inquest into Charlotte Oates death after being struck by Dr. Louis Helm’s car was held today by Justice H. L. Halsted. Evidence showed she paused mid road, looked toward something, retraced steps, then crossed to the north curb where she died. Witnesses included Dr. Helm and several locals. Jury members were H. H. Hulbert, F. E. Lettergren, August Platt, Fred Nehs, Mark Patterson and J. S. Griggs. The inquest continues as we go to press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Oates
Louis Helm
H. L. Halsted
Helm
Dellona and North Excelsior Notes From April
April 6 notices report Mrs Halliwell of Bolton visiting her niece Mrs Claridge and family. Lewis Daniels and family moved into Miss Ada DuBois house. Eugene Jopp’s children have mumps. Miss Thompson from Lime Ridge visits her aunt Mrs Rose Thompson. August Tessmer took possession of the Herman Foss place. Arthur Keylock returned home from jail duty in early April. Miss Fern Montange returned to Kilbourn to resume school vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halliwell
Bolton
Lancashire
Eng
Wm. Claridge
Lewis Daniels
Fern Montange
Kilbourn
Miles Anti Pain Pills Advertises Pain Relief Claims
An advertisement cites claims from I A Gefel and a Cincinnati reader that Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve acute pains in the arm and pleurisy. It promotes sedative nerve effects and relief for neuralgia rheumatism sciatica locomotor ataxia and spinal pain with a money back guarantee on the first package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Gfelel
Cincinnati
Ind
Miles
Death Comes While He Works in Caledonia
John Meilke was found dead at his Caledonia home on Saturday morning April 8. Officials say death likely due to apoplexy while he worked at a wood pile near his house. The 71 year old unmarried resident lived alone. his body was discovered by nephew Thomas Meilke around 10 a.m. after a morning visit. A Scot resident of Caledonia for many years, he died in his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meilke
Caledonia
Meilke
Thos. Meilke
Scotland
Portage Register
Sauk County in the Civil War address recalled
Hon. Philip Cheek spoke to the Sauk County Historical Society on Sauk County in the Civil War. He described population draft ages, underground railroad depots, local black settlements near Reedsburg, and towns that paid no bounties while others funded families of soldiers. He praised veterans, noted specific figures for bounties and support, and donated battlefield bullets. The paper will publish his full address later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Cheek
Sauk County
Reedsburg
Franklin
Bear Creek
Washington
Woodland
Cheek
Antietam
Gettysburg
Howard Pruyn
E. V. Alexander
Charles Dyke
G. C. Astle
Cora Astle
Ed. Organ
Subpoenas Dot Six Assembly Members in Bribery Probe
Subpoenas issued for six state assembly members to appear before the senatorial investigating committee. Names listed include Peter Lerch, F. R. Zimmerman, Thomas F. Ramsey, J. T. Farrell, J. A. Domachowski of Milwaukee and J. A. Towne of La Valle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Assembly
United States
Peter Lerch
Milwaukee
F. R. Zimmerman
Thomas F. Ramsey
J.T. Farrell
J. A. Domachowski
J. A. Towne
la Valle
Fairfield Creamery Butter Sold In Local Stores
Fairfield Creamery butter is available in packages at Nehs and Son J P Sprecher Stanley Co J R Hofstatter Schneller s Meatmarket C F Kindschi Koppke Bros H J Von Wald Ruhland and Co margins in town stores listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Creamery
Nehs & Son
J. P. Sprecher
Stanley Co
J. R. Hofstatter
Schneller’s Meatmarket
C. F. Kindschi
Koppke Bros
H. J. von Wald
Ruhland & Co
Quaker Oats Ad Urges Breakfast Habit
A vintage ad encourages families to feed children with Quaker Oats for brain and muscle work. It claims daily oats boost health and energy, mentioning price points of 10c, 25c, and 30c for varied packages and a china piece.
Stone speaks of larger interest in Sauk county campaign
Attorney James A. Stone of Reedsburg testified before the Madison investigating committee about campaign money and votes. He said he paid Hatton 42 dollars for an itemized bill and described money as a prime requisite after Joseph W. Babcock entered the field. Stone urged state supplied educational information on candidates and platforms to voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Stone
Reedsburg
Madison
Madison Democrat
Stone
Hatton
Blaine
A.C. Keller
Stephenson
Keller
Sauk County
Cook
Babcock
Sauk
Local Notes and Events From Loganville
A class of 15 was confirmed at St. Peters German Lutheran church on Sunday. The play A Family Affair by the Loganville Literary society drew a good crowd despite rain. Spring millinery opening set for April 10 to 12 at Mrs. W H Ware’s. Mrs. A Leicher travels to Alemena Wisconsin for medical consultation. Born Sunday April 4 a son to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kohlmeyer. Hulda Bergman ill with typhoid fever at North Freedom. Ed Werner ill with lung fever recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peters
A. Leicher
Till
Alemena
Wis
Otto Kohlmeyer
Ethel Briggs
Elizabeth Fisher
H. Hennings
Fay Ware
Harry Fenster
Loganville Literary Society
W.H. Ware
W. R. Hayes
Desplaines
Ill
M. Hayes
Mabel Ware
J. B. Seldon’s
Elsie Gates
Sandusky
Pre Easter Wedding Linked Baraboo and Fairfield Pair
Edward Wieglow of Baraboo married Carrie Beardsley of Fairfield this morning at the Presbyterian church by Rev. E C Henke. The Beardsley parents attended and the couple were noted as the church's first married 34 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wieglow
Baraboo
Carrie Beardsley
Fairfield
Presbyterian Church
E.C. Henke
E. N. Beardsley
Isabel Beardsley
Frank
Lester Beardsley
Fred Wieglow
Henry Koppke
Eva Spahr
C. Butterfield
E. C. Henke
Prairie du Lac
Sawed Three Fingers in Woodwork Accident
Sawing wood Saturday at Lime Ridge left Wil Lintloff with ends of three fingers severed. Other local notes mention residents moving, society meetings, Easter services, and visitors from St Paul and Loganville, plus U B church events and W C U T U activities in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lime Ridge
Wood
Wil Lintloff
John Cooke Jr
Brenizer
North Dakota
Wm. Kinney
Armstrong
U. B
Rugs Claim Best Quality and Low Prices by Charles Wild
Charles Wild advertises top quality rugs at the lowest prices. The copy emphasizes value and affordability for customers seeking durable floor coverings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wild
Kilbourn News Roundup Highlights Local Pains and Movements
Kilbourn notes the burial of Harvey Boyd and Sunday service. Charles Wilson, son of Mrs Hall, died of pneumonia at 29, leaving a wife and two children. White Creek visitors Will Tabbert and M O Gibson, and Mrs H S Drinker from Delavan appear on business. Various locals move, visit, or fall ill including diabetes and Bright’s disease cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Boyd
Kilbourn
Charles Wilson
Hall
White Creek
Will Tabbert
M. .O. Gibson
Kenosha
H. Drinker
Delavan
Emmett V. Stine
E. L. Shadduck
Portage
Jones Latham
Levi Taylor
Emmetsburg
EK. F. Albee
F. Flanigan
Charles Snider
New Haven
Martin Gibson
Bright
Laura Schley
Jenkins
Milwaukee
Wm. Sweet
Local Notices and Social Happenings in Ableman
Fredericks traveled to Fort Atkinson on business last week Tuesday. Hindes left for Fond du Lac to supervise railway crew work. A class of 13 children was confirmed at the German Lutheran church. Mrs. Haltz hosted the sewing circle. Miller family spent Sunday in Baraboo. Lena and Anna Smythe visited Baraboo. Florence Tedmarsh hosted her mother from Whitewater Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hindes
Fond du Lac
R. R. Co
Wm. Haltz
Wm. Miller
Baraboo
Lena
Anna Smythe
Florence Tedmarsh
Tedmarsh
Whitewater
Also Mentioned on This Page
Garoner
Dellona and
North Excelsior
Towne
Loganville
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N.Y
Evenson’s Pharmacy
Mar
Ries
William Lintloff
Wm. Malay
St.Paul
Minn
F. Walker
Richland Center
I. N. Settle
Chicago
A.W. Chase
Machine Co
Ableman
Ed. Fredericks
Fort Atkinson
Ness
Mayer
George Washington
Martha Washington
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe CO
Wisconsin
H.c.berg
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